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, 1887-10-25

Charles summers Charming Letters.
Senator Sumner had a happy way of
writing to any one whose work pleased
him as author, orator, painter, sculptor or
musician. Many authors nave been made
happy by his expressions of appreciation.
Longfellow, Whittier, Holmes, Lowell,
Motley, Prescott, ct id genus omne have
been laid under contribution by the sena-
tors b~iographer, and the letters Sumner
wrote them while hot from their works
will make very interesting reading. There
are those across the water who can con
tribute to his biography charming letters
of appreciation, and among them Jean
Ingelow, who received several of great
force. He had an especially warm side
for young authors of merit, and many n
one of them, now of established reputa-
ton, owes much to his discriminating
praise, and his encouragement to press on,
to elevate and purify their taste, and,
above all, ''to work, work, work" To
one he wrote: "Who shall say that the
power to work is not itself genius?''
1t was his way to write to a speaker i'm
mediately after he had heard or read his
speech. Schuyler Colfax came to the
front in a speech on the Kansas question,
which showed him to be a man of mark.
Sumner on that same night wrote him a
letter of thanks, couched in such terms
that the young orator showed it to doubt-
ing friends as an evidence that at least one
leading man did not deem him too rash.
The letter found its way into print, and
soon it was regarded as happily voicing
the views of the party, and Republicans
generally Endorsed Summers Endorsement,
and ColfaX was a made man.
Sc thoroughly necessary was it deemed
to nave Summers stamp on n rising repu-
tation that he was sometimes importuned
to dc for others what he had lone for Col
fax. LET him." Sumner said to n
sutton, make such n speech rs ColfaX
made, and l will write him such a letter
as | wrote ColfaX. Arnold Burgess John
son i'm The CoSmODOlitan
, 1887-10-25
POINTS.

Milo Burke and G. l.. Miller, Rawlins,
spent Sunday in the capital.
Thos. W. Collins, of the Cullene hotel,
Salt Lake, is registered at the Inter
Ocean.
Territorial Treasurer Gannett returned
yesterday from a Western business trip.
Business is rather quiet in that section.
Hon. John Coad, Omaha, a pioneer in
this section and formerly one of Chey-
enne's leading citizens. is in the city visit
ing friends.
, 1887-10-25

The following instruments were filed for
record in the county clerks Office yester-
day:
Il. A. Reed and wife to N. R. Davis,
lots 7 and 8, block gel; SO, 800.
Il. A. Reed and wife to Henry Conway,
block A; 50, 500.
f. G. Thomasson to Jas. Il. Barnes, the
west one-third of lot 2, block 594; $500.
, 1887-10-25
HEARD IN DARKTOwN.
A Couple of Characteristic Anecdotes
by Colored Citizens.
Timely.

Circumstance and place-Two gentle
men of color playing ''seven-up' in an
earnest manner in the Chicago saloon.
Hearts are trump. The jack is led.
Opponent-Who is dat, Bill Mccoy?
PIayer-Yes sab, dats Mr.. Mccoy
from Texas. He hain't afeard o nobody.
Opponent-Look out dar, Bill Mccoy,
Sha rpless done come after you. Here he
jumps to kill you."
Plays the ace Of hearts, rakes in the
jack and subsequently, the stake money.
, 1887-10-25

CHICAGO, Oct. Observation-Disclosures
10000; market steady and strong; ship
ping steers, 81. 75@5.OO; stockers and
feeders, 81. 800 8. 10; Texas cattle, $l.G5
(G2.7O; Western rangers, 81. 3O(93. 65.
Shcep-ReceipGs 1000; market steady;
natives. 81, 25(G4.0 90; Western, s 5000
3 40; Texans, 81 5OCG3. 40.
, 1887-10-25

On the evening of Oct. 8 the new building
was dedicated" with imposing ceremonies,
including music and some very witty speeches.
On the platform of the large assembly room
sat Mr.. Vanderbilt, thanked on one side by
the ever ready and versatile Chauncey NJ.
Depew and on the other by Bishop Potter.
Official representatives of the Young Mems
Christian association, of the railroad com
panies, palace car companies and other organ
~izations were present. After prayer by
Bishop Potter and a song by the quartet of
st. Thomas choir, with G. w. Warren at the
piano, Mr.. Vanderbilt briefly stated the OBJ
ject OF the building; other addresses and
music followed, and then Mr.. Depew deliv-
cred the ~"oration of the evening"" Fifty
years ago, he said, there were only $50 miles
of railroad and l 900 employees; now there are
1870, 900 miles OF railroad and 70O, 600 employees,
with more than 81, 900, OO0, 900 capital invested
in the business. 1t is the creation of very re-
cent days, and the spirit that dictated this
building is one that the wisest ancient nations
never knew-the spirit of Christianity.
The style of the building is R~omanesque;
the material sandstone, topped with vari-
colored bricks and touches in dark red terra
Gotta. The roof is finished in Akron fluted
tiles, glazed dark brown. The vestibule is
beautifully tiled; the stairs are chiefly in oak,
the hooks separated by graceful lattice work,
and the flreplaces handsomely paneled. The
reading room is eighteen by twenty-five feet,
finished in polished cherry, and the main hall
furnished with cane chairs for 400 persons.
The basement is 50 finished in white enameled
brick and tiles as to give q most delightful
sense Of neatness, and around it are the bath
ing rooms, which have the very finest finish
of any rooms in the building. Even the
faucets are of polished silver; all the bowls
and slabs are of Italian marble, and the huge
tubs Of solid porcelain cost $3.50 each.
Such are a few of the delights of the great
social place presented to the railroad men by
Cprnalius Vanderbilt
, 1887-10-25
ssEndebarv Rallied.

Stirling Birmingham's noted horse
''Endebar'' was last evening disposed of
at a rattle held in the Inter Ocean.
There was a large crowd in attendance
and the anxiety to secure the horse was
general. He was won by Ed Gay on a
throw of forty-seven, made for him by
Willis, the Inter Ocean barkeeper.
, 1887-10-25

MA and reliable Medicines are the best
wv to depend upon. Acker's Blood Ell
ixir has been prescribed for years for allim-
p~urities Of theBlood. In every form of Scrof
ulous, Syphilitic or Mercurial diseases, it is
invaluable. For Rheumatism, has no equal.
DR.. W. n. Hunt.
, 1887-10-25

M o0\> OF the good things of this
NNSSNS..1 life are sorrowfully let
alone on account of Dyspepsia. Acker's
Dyspepsia Tablets will cure Dyspepsia,
indigestion and Constipation; sold on a
positive guarantee at % and so cents, by
DR.. W. N. Hunt.
, 1887-10-25

VERY one knows
of the ~liberality
which is often
manifested by capt.
talists toward their
employees or toward
those who have in
directly helped
them to build up
their enterprises.
This is strikingly
illustrated by the
, 1887-10-25

OF the success of Hoods Sarsaparilla is
the fact that every purchaser receives a
fair equivalent for his money. The fapril-
lar head line 100 Doses One Dollar, -
stolen by imitators, is original with and
true only of Hoods ~Sarsaparilla. This
can easily be proven by any one who de
sires to test the matter. For real economy,
buy only Hoods Sarsaparilla. Sold by
all druggists.
, 1887-10-25

The hest salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price, 25 cents per
box. For sale by W. N. Hunt.
, 1887-10-25
Size of Molecules Of Silver.

Applying certain measurements to a
scarcely visible film of silver, Herr Vie
ner arrives Mt the conclusion that nc less
thar 125, 900, 900 molecules Of silver must
be laid in line to measure an inch
Arknnsaw navel
, 1887-10-25
VANDERBILT'S GIFT.
THE NEW BUILDING ERECTED IN
NEW YORK FOR RAILROAD MEN.

a Luxurious Club House, Fitted with
Every Modern Convenience, Where They
Can BE Amused and Instructed-And
All for Ten Cents 4 Month.
, 1887-10-25

Cheyenne Transfer company-From
Eve pounds per day to a carload at a time
Reasonable reductions to large consumers
, 1887-10-25

Engraving in all its branches Is done at
ZEHNER, BUEoHNER & Co.'S.
, 1887-10-25
cor The EXPOSITION!
Knowing that Many of Our 0ut-of-
Town Customers

VIII wish to take advantageIof their visit to
Denver to do their fall shopping, we AVE
made extensive preparations to make their
visit pleasant and profitable. Never before
have we shown such "A line Of Bargains as
we have in store for september trade.
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tcorrespondenoe Of the Beaoonl


SCOTLAND PosToFFICE, Jan. 18th, 1887.
Messrs Editors:-Seeing in your issue of
the 9TH instant notice that burg AIRY had
been committed NJ Scotland Postoffice, and
it being reported in this section that our
neighbor, Mr.. j. II. Haigh, was accused Of
being the perpetrator, and knowing al the
same time that reports increase in magni-
tude as SNOWFALL when once set in motion,
and hearing that there was 10 be an investi-
CATION OF the matter before our friend, jus
tice Roach, l made my way don b the
place of trial, Scotland Pcstoffice, feeling
that some serious mistake must have been
made somewhere and that Mr.. Haigh could
not be guilty of 81 serious charge. / was
much gratified to find that my ideas proved
to he correct, for, not only was Mr.. Haigh
ready and anxious to have the case inves-
tigated, but showed his disappointment
when His Honor, after hearing the evidence
brought by the prosecution, together with
the counter statements of three gentlemen,
supposed IN have been in company with
Mr.. Haigh on the evening he was accused of
committing the act, instantly dismissed the
charge, telling Mr. Haigh that he left the
Court without stain upon his character.
i deem it my duty as neighbor and in
justice To Mr.. Haigh to make this statement.
Sence his residence amongst us he has
proven himself a gentleman and a good
citizen, rs most of us of the LIST district can
testify. AS the charge and proceedings
against him were public, the reparation
should also be public, and hence make
publication of the above facts in his case.
| think il would have been much better for
the credit of our district, ii the parties who
brought the charge against Mr.. Haigh had
taken the trouble of more carefully investi-
eating the matter before bringing an inuo-
cent man into Court of Justice ON a charge
Of Felony. Neighbor.
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A Siayc.Owner's Dream.

Under the above headline the Baltimore
Sunday Herald replies to Mr.. Harris last
card as follows:
Our esteem contemporary, the St Mary's
BEACON, surrenders a column and a-half of
lis valuable space 10 Mr.. Benjamin G. Har-
ris, who indites long letter to The Morn
ing Herald in reply to a reccn: editorial on
the question of compromising slave-owners
for their slaves.
Ii seems that there are few people in
\ little neck ofthe woods down in Southern
Maryland who are dcluded with the idea
that the Government of the United States
is legally liable for the value of emancipat-
ed slaves, and that the owners or their heirs
may realize on their claims at some time
in the future. Mr. Harris, who, we believe,
is accounted a somewhat erudite lawyer,
has become the champion ofthose who thus
allow their iancieS 10 roam over glttering
fields Of future wealth.
We lately undertook 20 comment upon a
long drawn-out. a rather proSy and a slight
IN obscure but otherwise lucid argument of
Mr.. Harris in defense Of his legal attitude.
The pith of Our comment was that The
question of slavery with all its possible
contingencies had been forever settled, and
would never be seriously thought Of except
by day dreamers and philosophers who had
yielded 20 the enervating influences Of the
moon.
We are panied to observe that in return
for these mild suggestions. Mr.. Harris lets
tiy at us with the vim and slvagery OF an
intellectual sullivan, unShirting himself In
the first round, and fighting CALAMITY to the
end Il the last without stuhbing a toe,
To be plain, Mr.. Harris abuses The Morn
ing Herald roundly, and there are even
traces of yindictiveness in his attack. Ills
irritahilitv outrHnneth his Judgment Yer
lily, il knocketh his Judgment into cooked
hat. and leaves him bars de couJlt so far as
the legal aspect of his argument is CON ern-
ed.
We have no desire to reprint Mr. Harris
attack on us, marked copy of which nc
sends us, for we must decline tn mako L
spectacle Of so useful citizen. Hs assures
us that he was kind master" To h:s slaves
and that his slaves are not as well of as
they were before Mr.. Lincoln broke thci.
tetters. lie must, therefore, BE- an amiablc
man, in spite of his fuss an! feathers.
But we have the authority of the hest
lawyers in this country for assuring Mr.
Harris that he is ON blind trail. lie wiz
never get to where he has started. even
though he lives till Gabriel blows his last
trump. Pay for slaves would come in handy
for the late owners, but the hope ther.cor
will only serve as a something 60 dean
about
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-01-27

Reported for tie ReGcOn-
Notwithstanding the unpromising wea-
ther on Friday evening last, quite n num-
her from the village attended q very pleas.
ant parry at the Medley's Neck school,
house. gotten up 10y the young people of
that section. Leaving Leonardtown about
seven o'clock, u pleasant drive brought US
81 our destination at eight The dancing
soon began and was kept until three, with
several intermissions for refreshments. Soon
after two there was general call for the
Virginia Reel. The next call was fbr wraps
and We were soon Oh our way home, very
much pleased with the evenings entertain
ment. for which We ara indebted TO Messrs.
Cough and Grecnwell, Mrs. Charlie Cough
and Misses Lancaster and Freeman.
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a aaO. 90 Rlhla Raaarsa.

The publishers of RUtlsdgs's Monthly offer
twelve valuable rewards in their Monthly
for February, among which is the following:
We will give $2OOO TO the person telling
Us which is the longest chapter in the Old
Testament Scriptures, (not the revised
Sditionl, by February 10Th, 1887. Should
two or more correct answers be received,
the REWARD will be divided. The money
will he forwarded TO the winner February
10Th, 1887. Persons trying for the reward
must send 20 cents in silver or postal notes,
mo postage stamps taken) with their answer,
for which they will receive ths Monthly for
March ia which the name and address of
the winner Of the reward and the correct
answer will be published, and in which
several more valuable rewards will be offer
ell. Address, RUTLEDGE Publishing Con-
PANY, Easton, Pa.
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fafher-and who isOw well0wed like hog
upon Gods beautiful earth. and unnaind-
ful Of the passer-by. nsuttered oalis which
were also heard by his little boy.
What an example for child. Never
shall forget the look Of the little fellow
when / passed him. ! Afterwards regretted
not going back 20 see L / could reader any
assistance. Is il was quits late Often da-
ring the night, long after the little stars had
shone forth, As If to keep company with the
little watcher, I. wondered whether he was
still keeping his silen. vigil oExifh the
watched was Sleeping by the wayside, and
although | felt that God in his infinite mer-
cy would watch over md protect the little
child, 4 was not until a late hour that sleep
came 10 blot OF; for 6 lime the scene which
was SO indelibly impressed upon the mem-
DRY Of Yours Truly,
P-----
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-01-27

From oar Regular Correspondent.
Alexander Real. Robert Pembroke and
Others have secured an excellent quality
and quantity Of ice.
Several foxes, including q red, were
caught the past week. So Inigo's Neck
was well represented in the chase: and il
is said that the hounds Of said Neck are
very swift.
An occasional party takes place; and We
avail ourself Of the occasion a. the ladies
"pass by" TO take at least q bird's-eye
glimpse at them.
Several public schools are being well at
tended at present. The colored one near
the Pine has daily attendance Of fly
A goodly number Of oysiermen have
commenced 60 cut cordwood In conse.
quence Of the continued depression of the
oyster trade. Hucksters retail 81 Jerome's
oysters at 10 cents per pint. and mAnAnose
from ive 20 eight cents per dozen.
Our roads are almost impossible in some
places, which renders hauling difficult
]. Frank Smith 10 ON brief visit 20 his
family at Scotland. Mr.. S. is looking well.
He came by the Patuxent route.
Frank Carroll, Q oolnred citizen OF the
district, was killed the past week on Deals
Island. II is supposed that he was muir
dered by the colored men with whom he
associated.
Warm weather prevaiia The mercury
assembled 20 Coz several consecutive days
recently. Extraordinary changes, indeed |
RALVAr.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-01-27

At a meeting oG the Hay and Cattle
Scales Association, Of Leonardtown, held
at the office Of Mr.. b. Harris Camalier,
Monday, the following named officers were
rc-elected:
President, Jos, II. Key; Secretary and
Treasurer, Is. Harris Camalier; Weigher,
H. L. Abel.
The reports of officers show the affairs OF
the Association To be in healthy condi-
lion. a dividend of % per cent. was de-
clared. The stockholders are requested to
call upon Mr.. Camalier at any time after
Monday next and receipt for their divi-
deIds
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-01-27

At a meeting of the ST, Mays T,eadiuy
Room and Debating Society, hell. on M,.r
cay, the eth ulL. the fpllowir.g preamp e
and resolutions werc adopted
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased God 10 UNI
mon rom this world our greatly resps ct,-d
hiehloef, JOHN r. FExwICK. and Whit We
Dow IN humble submission % His hol'- de
cree, knowing that lie doeth all thin Is tor
the best. although it Ses.uls 50 hard Tor Us Ia
bear, nevertheless. bowling in Obedience Ia
Ills inscrutihle scree, we now ass .rlble
for the purpose Of passing suitable tribute
81 respect TO his ms .mory; therefore,
b e reSo9coi 5y The Sc Nary Rsa.i5ay
Room aad De6at zq Sociefy, That in The
death OF Mr.. Fenw ick we recognize III, loss
OF true, tried and faithful friend and mem
Der.
Resided, That although he took No ac-
tive part in the { ebates and prOceedin-S u;
the Society, stil nc always had 4 deep and
lasting interest in our welfare, which he
manifested Il many ways BY substantial
and esTneS' aid.
Reside 4 That in his death we are made
70 ieei that the last links which bind tbs
lntan ~ Of this SsSciety 20 the presens art
last wee ring away and crumbiing into dust
2ts.1 rcd. That we deeply symp;sihiZ'
! With the members Of his family in The;
great affection.
Res sieei. That the rsuai badge 81 mourn
ing bs. prora hy each member OF this Socae
y iar thirty DAYS
Re ,s,1rsG, That theSt resolutions he enter
cd lpon che records ~ shc Society. that fht
b /, published in the county papers and
coDy ~ the same be sent 10 the family 0
the dcceased
ResIoed. That in respect TO his menoE.
this society viii now adjourn.
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ICoANUNIcATEp.


"All have known both woe and veal,
And u seems both just and meet
Hut many there are who sometimes feel.
That the bitter outweighs the sweet"
A short time ago, dear BEACON. whilst
travelling through the -- part of the
county, | witnessed sight which al
though very sad and demoralizing present
ed at the same time scene Of iiliAl lova
and devotion which was truly touching.
ana 50 dsoplY Impressed me that CON-
cludod upoa my return 10 write YOU few
lines, with the hope that they may be read
by some who, like the subject of nv rs-
marks, sometimes forget not ONLY the duty
which they owe 10 God aud their families
but also the respect that is due 10 them
selves and the travelling public. On the
roadside saw fellow creature Nyhe, seem-
Cd to be overcome from liquor ard appar-
entity was on his way home from store
with few articles for family use. In one
place was small bunch of salt fish +,
another, package containing perhaps =
pound of sugar, and by his side little
brown Jug which no doubt contained
the poison which, Tor the time, had aepr;y, :,
him OF his reason and brought misery
row and perhaps want 10 the hor, - -.
loved ones But, the saddest mar, of ~.
picture MAS a little boy ab.,,lt e,,A, -.
OF age, who sat ct The head az tha -
who perhaps, few short years bela7e "a. "a
ioadied him upon bis knee and ,auebt h;,~
% lap The swee, and endearins man..
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Saint Mary's Beacon.


5. N. r II. Trains leave Brandy
wine, going East, daily exceps Sundays, at
1880 a. m. Arriving at Mcchanicsyille, 1i:45
q. m. Leave Mechanicsville, going West.
daily except Sundays, at 1910 p. m. Ar.
living at Brandywine 2:10 p. m.
Early Morning Trains leave Mechanics
vile, going West, Mondays and Thursdays
q. 5;45 a. IN. Arriving at Brandywine at
$50 a. m.
Evening Trains leave Brandywine, going
East, Wednesdays and Saturdays at $50 D.
m Arriving at Mechanicsville at 7:30 D. m.
Norfolk steamers 90 Washington from
Piney Point ON Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays, ut 1890, p. N. Returning, Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays.
See advertisements elsewhere.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-01-27

BY reference 10 our columns elsewhere,
Il will be seen that VIM ]. Edelen and Al
bert Edelen, gentlemen well known TO our
people, have formed partnership in the
general commission business at No. 8 West
Camden street, Baltimore, Md. From the
well-known integrity, promptness and bus
iness qualifications of the members Of this
firm, We prophesy for them a successful
career in their new undertaking. We feel
confident that any consignments given them
will be promptly attended to. Give them
a trial.
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1887. THE Sun. 1887.
n :. ABELL * Co, PUBLISHERS,
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vault in The old Cathedral Cemetery last
Monday. Mr- Jenkins died last Friday.
In his bereavement the Reverend Father
has the sympathy Of US all, and for the sake
Of the son who has labored 50 faithfully
among Us, We hope that 81. Mary's Catho-
lies viii pray for the repose of the fathers
soul.
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Local DOttif1~s.


Tuesday, January 25, 1897. Court met
all the Judges present Notices Of Diyi-
dend in estates Of Jas. r. Langley. John F.
Newton and J. X. Mckay were ordered &c
be published. Divers accounts were passed
and citations were ordered TO be issued in
several cases. The Court will take action
In all Guardians and Administrators ac-
counts remaining unsettled at coming
March term of Court. Court adjourned 30
February Sth.